The Latest Breaking News from Court of Appeal

Ex-wife of millionaire whose family founded Screwfix resumes divorce court battle

Julia Goddard-Watts, who was married to James Goddard-Watts, says she has she has been left with less than 10% of assets worth more than £80 million

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Ex-wife of millionaire whose family founded Screwfix resumes cash court battle

Julia Goddard-Watts, who was married to James Goddard-Watts, says she has she has been left with less than 10% of assets worth more than £80 million

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Why Québec politicians must swear an oath to the King — even if they don't want to

The leader of the Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, sparked controversy by stating that he will not swear an oath of allegiance to King Charles, as required by the Constitution Act, 1867, before taking his seat in the Québec National Assembly. The two other elected members of his party took…

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

Mother of disabled woman who killed herself after benefits cut granted appeal

The Court of Appeal will reconsider whether there should be a fresh inquest into the death of Jodey Whiting, from Stockton-on-Tees.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Lesotho bungles political reforms, risking fresh bout of instability after 2022 poll

The Kingdom of Lesotho – a small landlocked country in southern Africa with a population of 2.1 million people – has failed to introduce key political reforms needed to bring stability to the country. This setback is the latest of many false starts since the reform process started in earnest…

The Conversation · Oct 5, 2022

Lisa Smith's lawyers tell Court of Appeal that former soldier was at 'lowest level' of ISIS

'There is nothing [in the evidence] beyond that she kept house for a man who did not even regard her as a person'

Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Senior judge warns of ‘dire consequences’ if legal system allowed to degrade

Sir Adrian Fulford made the remarks as he prepared to retire as a full-time judge.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Those who lost loved ones will be at ‘heart’ of Covid inquiry – chairwoman

Former Court of Appeal judge Baroness Heather Hallett opened the independent inquiry in London.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Wrongful Convictions Aren’t Going Anywhere

The Canadian legal system is confusing and expensive, especially if you’re falsely accused of murder

The Walrus · Oct 3, 2022

Man, 35, handed extra time in jail for raping and strangling teen

Matthew Grant left his 16-year-old victim with a perforated ear drum and heavy bruising all over her body

Liverpool Echo · Sep 29, 2022